Aramark (ARMK)


Market Price (8/29/2026): $58.135 | Market Cap: $15.3 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Distributors

Aramark (ARMK)


Market Price (8/29/2026): $58.135
Market Cap: $15.3 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Distributors

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, Vegan & Alternative Foods, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Show more.

Key risks
ARMK key risks include [1] its dependence on client retention and favorable contract renewals and [2] significant margin pressure from rising labor costs and workforce management challenges.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, Vegan & Alternative Foods, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Show more.
3 Key risks
ARMK key risks include [1] its dependence on client retention and favorable contract renewals and [2] significant margin pressure from rising labor costs and workforce management challenges.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/11/2026

Aramark (ARMK) stock has gained about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Fiscal Q2 and Q3 2026 Earnings Performance.

Aramark delivered stronger-than-expected financial results for both fiscal Q2 2026, which ended April 2, 2026, and fiscal Q3 2026, which ended July 3, 2026. In fiscal Q2, the company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49, surpassing analysts' estimates of $0.47, and revenue of $4.91 billion, exceeding forecasts by 3.37% with a 14.7% year-over-year increase. This positive momentum continued into fiscal Q3, where adjusted EPS of $0.52 beat Wall Street's estimate of $0.48 by 8.33%, and consolidated revenue grew 9% year-over-year to $5.1 billion, topping consensus estimates by 3.66%. Operating income in Q3 also increased 18% to $216 million.

2. Increased FY2026 Organic Revenue Growth Outlook and Aramark Nexus Expansion.

Following its strong performance, Aramark raised its fiscal 2026 organic revenue growth outlook to 9%-10%, up from the previous range of 7%-9%. This improved guidance was partly attributed to accelerated momentum across its portfolio and the faster-than-expected expansion of Aramark Nexus, its data center hospitality business. The company reported that the scope of work across two hyperscaler sites is now projected to increase by approximately 40% from original estimates, signaling a significant new growth driver.

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Updated on 8/11/2026

Aramark (ARMK) stock has gained about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Fiscal Q2 and Q3 2026 Earnings Performance.

Aramark delivered stronger-than-expected financial results for both fiscal Q2 2026, which ended April 2, 2026, and fiscal Q3 2026, which ended July 3, 2026. In fiscal Q2, the company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49, surpassing analysts' estimates of $0.47, and revenue of $4.91 billion, exceeding forecasts by 3.37% with a 14.7% year-over-year increase. This positive momentum continued into fiscal Q3, where adjusted EPS of $0.52 beat Wall Street's estimate of $0.48 by 8.33%, and consolidated revenue grew 9% year-over-year to $5.1 billion, topping consensus estimates by 3.66%. Operating income in Q3 also increased 18% to $216 million.

2. Increased FY2026 Organic Revenue Growth Outlook and Aramark Nexus Expansion.

Following its strong performance, Aramark raised its fiscal 2026 organic revenue growth outlook to 9%-10%, up from the previous range of 7%-9%. This improved guidance was partly attributed to accelerated momentum across its portfolio and the faster-than-expected expansion of Aramark Nexus, its data center hospitality business. The company reported that the scope of work across two hyperscaler sites is now projected to increase by approximately 40% from original estimates, signaling a significant new growth driver.

3. Strong Client Retention and Record New Business Wins.

Aramark demonstrated robust underlying business health by maintaining industry-leading client retention rates of approximately 98%. The company also secured over $1.6 billion in new client wins year-to-date in fiscal 2026, representing a 51% increase from the comparable prior-year period. This broad-based growth was observed across various U.S. sectors and international regions, including Business & Industry, Sports, Leisure & Corrections, and key European markets.

4. Enhanced Profitability and Financial Discipline.

The company showed improved profitability with Q3 fiscal 2026 adjusted operating income growing 13% on a constant-currency basis to $261 million, leading to an operating margin expansion of nearly 20 basis points. Additionally, Aramark exhibited strong financial discipline by proactively repaying $100 million of its term loans after the quarter-end. The company also reported improved net cash from operating activities by $41 million and free cash flow by $42 million in Q3 fiscal 2026, contributing to investor confidence in its financial health.

5. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Target Upgrades.

Analysts reacted favorably to Aramark's strong operational and financial results, leading to several price target increases and reiterations of "Buy" or "Outperform" ratings for ARMK between May and July 2026. Notably, Citigroup raised its target to $70.50, and Truist Financial increased its target to $70.00. The consensus average price target for Aramark has risen to $62.93, implying a potential upside of approximately 13% from its current trading levels.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 27.9% change in ARMK stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/28/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020268282026Change
Stock Price ($)45.4958.1827.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)18,78619,8455.6%
Net Income Margin (%)1.7%1.9%14.4%
P/E Multiple37.840.16.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)263264-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution27.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARMK27.9% 
Market (SPY)7.1%8.0%
Sector (XLY)-1.0%1.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 52.3% change in ARMK stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/28/2026 was primarily driven by a 30.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268282026Change
Stock Price ($)38.2158.1852.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)18,50619,8457.2%
Net Income Margin (%)1.8%1.9%9.4%
P/E Multiple30.840.130.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)263264-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution52.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARMK52.3% 
Market (SPY)11.5%27.1%
Sector (XLY)-3.1%23.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 38.5% change in ARMK stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/28/2026 was primarily driven by a 25.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258282026Change
Stock Price ($)42.0058.1838.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)17,62419,84512.6%
Net Income Margin (%)2.0%1.9%-2.3%
P/E Multiple32.040.125.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2652640.5%
Cumulative Contribution38.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARMK38.5% 
Market (SPY)22.7%29.0%
Sector (XLY)6.5%25.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 106.6% change in ARMK stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/28/2026 was primarily driven by a 44.8% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120238282026Change
Stock Price ($)28.1658.18106.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,70819,84544.8%
Net Income Margin (%)1.8%1.9%7.4%
P/E Multiple29.840.134.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)261264-1.1%
Cumulative Contribution106.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARMK106.6% 
Market (SPY)74.0%44.3%
Sector (XLY)38.0%39.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ARMK Return-3%14%-5%34%-0%61%126%
Peers Return5%-0%12%46%28%20%164%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ARMK Win Rate42%50%50%75%33%88% 
Peers Win Rate50%53%56%64%50%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ARMK Max Drawdown-25%-25%-26%-12%-23%-8% 
Peers Max Drawdown-30%-31%-26%-18%-28%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ABM, EME, HCSG. See ARMK Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/28/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventARMKS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-17.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven28 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-19.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven129 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-14.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven57 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven57 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-69.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven229.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven355 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-34.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven254 days105 days

Compare to ABM, EME, HCSG

In The Past

Aramark's stock fell -17.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventARMKS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven57 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-69.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven229.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven355 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-34.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven254 days105 days

Compare to ABM, EME, HCSG

In The Past

Aramark's stock fell -17.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Aramark (ARMK)

Aramark (ARMK) is a global leader in providing essential managed services across various sectors. The company primarily operates through three main segments: Food and Support Services in the United States, Food and Support Services International, and Uniform and Career Apparel. Essentially, Aramark helps institutions manage their day-to-day operations by outsourcing critical non-core functions.

Within its Food and Support Services segments, Aramark offers a comprehensive suite of solutions. This includes managing dining halls, catering services, and retail food operations for diverse clients. Beyond food, they provide extensive facility management services, encompassing everything from custodial and maintenance to groundskeeping, energy management, and capital project oversight. Specific offerings range from on-site restaurants and vending services for businesses to concessions and banqueting at sports venues, and even correctional food services.

Aramark's Uniform and Career Apparel segment focuses on designing, manufacturing, renting, and maintaining uniforms and workwear for various industries. This includes providing specialized garments, managed restroom services, and renting non-garment items like mats and first aid supplies. The company serves a broad array of primary customers, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, large corporations, sports and entertainment venues, and correctional facilities, both domestically and internationally.

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Here are a couple of brief analogies for Aramark:

  1. Aramark is like a combination of Cintas (for uniforms and facility supplies) and the company that manages the dining halls, concession stands, and cleaning services for many universities, hospitals, and sports stadiums.

  2. Aramark is like the ADP of physical operational services, outsourcing the management of food, facilities, and uniforms for large institutions.

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  • Managed Food Services: Aramark provides comprehensive dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail services to various sectors including education, healthcare, business, and industry.
  • Sports, Leisure & Entertainment Event Services: This includes specialized concessions, banqueting, catering, retail, merchandise sales, recreational, and lodging services for sports, entertainment, and recreational facilities.
  • Correctional Facility Services: Aramark offers dedicated correctional food services, commissary operations, laundry facilities, and property room management for correctional institutions.
  • Facilities Management Services: The company delivers non-clinical support, plant operations and maintenance, custodial/housekeeping, energy management, grounds keeping, and capital project management services.
  • Uniform and Career Apparel Services: This segment provides the design, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery, cleaning, maintenance, and rental of uniforms, work clothing, outerwear, and related non-garment items like mats and first aid supplies.

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Aramark (ARMK) primarily provides its food, facilities, and uniform services to a wide range of organizations and institutions, rather than directly to individuals. Due to the diversified nature of its business, serving numerous clients across various sectors and locations, specific individual customer names that represent a material portion of its revenue are generally not publicly disclosed.

Based on the company description, Aramark's major customers are best characterized by the following client categories:

  • Education clients: This includes K-12 school districts, colleges, and universities.
  • Healthcare clients: This encompasses hospitals and other healthcare systems.
  • Business and Industry clients: This category covers a broad spectrum of corporations, manufacturing facilities, and other commercial enterprises.
  • Sports, Leisure, and Entertainment clients: This includes stadiums, arenas, convention centers, national parks, and other recreational and entertainment venues.
  • Corrections clients: This involves correctional facilities and institutions.

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John Zillmer, Chief Executive Officer

John Zillmer rejoined Aramark as CEO in 2019, having previously spent 18 years with the company, culminating as President of Global Food & Support Services. After his initial tenure at Aramark, he served as Chairman and CEO of Allied Waste Industries and later as CEO and Executive Chairman of Univar, a global chemical and ingredients distributor. He is recognized for his deep experience in food services, corporate culture, logistics, corporate governance, and business optimization.

Jim Tarangelo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jim Tarangelo was appointed Aramark's CFO in January 2024. He has a 20-year career with Aramark, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Treasurer, with responsibilities for Global Treasury, Corporate Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Tax. He played a key role in the 2023 spin-off of Aramark's uniforms business. Prior to joining Aramark, he held investment banking roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Legg Mason.

Marc Bruno, Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Food & Facilities

Marc Bruno leads Aramark's ten U.S. food and facilities businesses. He began his career at Aramark as a campus hire and has progressed through various sales and operating roles both in the U.S. and internationally. He is also responsible for Aramark's Olympic projects.

Lauren Harrington, Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Lauren Harrington serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Aramark. In this role, she leads the legal team for all corporate and business matters and oversees global compliance and corporate security functions. She joined Aramark in 2006.

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Here are the key risks to Aramark's business:

  1. High Debt Load and Financial Leverage: Aramark carries a significant amount of debt, which means a portion of its earnings is allocated to interest payments. While management is working to reduce this debt, it remains a considerable financial risk that could limit the company's financial flexibility and increase its vulnerability, particularly if economic conditions worsen or interest rates remain high. As of March 2025, the company's total debt was around $6.49 billion, with a high debt-to-equity ratio.
  2. Intense Competitive Pressure and Thin Profit Margins: Aramark operates in a highly competitive industry for food, facilities, and uniform services, facing numerous local, national, and international competitors. This intense competition can lead to price wars, compression of profit margins, and the potential loss of key contracts. The nature of service-based businesses means Aramark typically operates with inherently thin profit margins, which are further challenged by rising labor and food costs.
  3. Sensitivity to Economic Conditions and Operational Costs: Aramark's performance is significantly influenced by broader economic conditions, as economic downturns can reduce demand for its services across its diverse client base in education, healthcare, and business. The company is also exposed to fluctuations in market interest rates, global inflationary costs (such as food and labor), and foreign currency exchange rates, which can impact its operations and financial results, especially given its international footprint. Managing the complexities and rising operational costs of a large, diverse operation also poses ongoing challenges to efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Aramark (ARMK) operates in large addressable markets for its food, facilities, and uniform services across various sectors globally and in the United States.

Food and Support Services (FSS)

Aramark's Food and Support Services encompass a wide range of managed food services for education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and correctional facilities. The overall foodservice market represents a significant opportunity.

  • Global Food Service Market: The global foodservice market size was estimated at USD 3,099.66 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 3,787.47 billion by 2030. Other estimates place the global foodservice market size at USD 4.34 trillion in 2025, forecast to reach USD 7.61 trillion by 2030.
  • U.S. Food Service Market: The U.S. food service market size was valued at USD 1,202.65 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 2,066.21 billion by 2032. Another report indicates the U.S. Food Services Market Size was valued at USD 1,016.55 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,347.75 billion by 2032.
  • U.S. Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: This market was valued at USD 22.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 63.50 billion by 2034.
  • Global Foodservice in Education Market: The global foodservice in education market size is anticipated to be valued at USD 26.94 billion in 2026, with projected growth to USD 37.72 billion by 2035. The global K12 Foodservice Market was valued at USD 38.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 55.7 billion by 2035.
  • U.S. Correctional Food Services Market: This industry was worth approximately USD 3.2 billion in 2022 in the United States. The U.S. market size is expected to grow from USD 4076.85 million in 2019 to USD 5286.81 million by 2025.

Facility Management Services

Aramark provides a range of facility management services, including plant operations and maintenance, custodial/housekeeping, and energy management.

  • Global Facility Management Services Market: The global facility management services market size was valued at USD 1.75 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.33 trillion by 2033. Another source estimates the global facility management market size at USD 1,367.96 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 2,750.87 billion by 2034.
  • U.S. Facility Management Market: The U.S. facility management market was valued at USD 365.93 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow to USD 434.16 billion by 2031. Another report indicates the U.S. Facility Management Market size was valued at around USD 315.78 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 442.89 billion by 2030.

Uniform and Career Apparel

Aramark offers design, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery, cleaning, and maintenance services for uniforms and accessories, as well as uniform rental.

  • Global Uniform Rental Market: The global uniform rental market size reached USD 22.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 38.7 billion by 2033. Another report states the Uniform Rental Services Market Size was valued at USD 24.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 42.5 billion by 2035. The broader global uniform rental and cleaning services market is valued at approximately USD 35 billion.
  • North America Uniform Rental Market: North America remains the largest market, accounting for approximately USD 8.4 billion in 2024. This market is projected to reach USD 17 billion by 2035 from USD 11 billion in 2024.

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Aramark (ARMK) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  • Net New Business Wins and High Client Retention: Aramark anticipates significant revenue growth from securing new client contracts and maintaining strong client relationships. The company aims for 4% to 5% net new business growth annually with retention levels above 95% in fiscal 2025 and beyond. In fiscal 2025, Aramark achieved a record $1.6 billion in annualized gross new business wins, which was over 12% higher than fiscal 2024. This included securing the largest contract win in its U.S. Food and Support Services history. The company continues to have a substantial pipeline of new business opportunities across various sectors such as Healthcare, Education, Corrections, Sports, Mining, and Energy, both domestically and internationally.
  • Increased Base Business Volume: Growth is consistently observed in Aramark's existing client base through higher participation rates and increased consumer spending. For instance, the Sports and Entertainment sector has shown robust consumer demand, higher attendance, and strong per-capita spending at venues. Additionally, the Business & Industry segment has seen growth from higher participation rates, and Collegiate Hospitality has benefited from meal plan optimization.
  • Strong International Segment Performance and Expansion: The International segment is a consistent driver of revenue growth, having delivered double-digit organic revenue growth for 19 consecutive quarters. In Q1 2026, the segment saw an increase of over 13% year-over-year in organic revenue, with contributions from various countries including the UK, Spain, Germany, and Chile. Aramark is actively seeking opportunities to expand its global footprint.
  • Strategic Acquisitions and Service Diversification: Aramark is pursuing strategic acquisitions to strengthen its market presence and diversify its service offerings. These acquisitions are aimed at expanding its Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) network into new territories and broadening its portfolio. An example is the acquisition of the European-based GPO, Quantum Cost Consultancy Group, in December 2024, which enhances its procurement and supply chain services.
  • Leveraging Technology and Innovation: The company is investing in technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), to improve supply chain efficiencies, provide real-time business insights, and enhance client and customer experiences. These technological advancements are expected to fuel growth by improving operational effectiveness and strengthening client relationships.

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Share Repurchases

  • Aramark's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $500 million in November 2024.
  • As of May 6, 2025, Aramark had repurchased approximately $140 million of shares under this program.
  • By February 10, 2026, the company had repurchased 4,773,392 shares for $168.56 million under the November 2024 authorization, with an additional $30 million of stock repurchased in Q1 Fiscal 2026.

Share Issuance

  • Aramark's shares outstanding increased slightly from 0.263 billion in 2023 to 0.267 billion in 2025, indicating some share issuance during this period.

Outbound Investments

  • Aramark's merger and acquisition strategy focuses on small to medium-sized acquisitions to enhance its Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) capabilities and expand service offerings.
  • Key acquisitions in 2024 and 2025 included Entier (UK contract catering), SunDun, Tomdra (refreshment services), and Heathland Hospitality Group.
  • The company divested its remaining ownership stake in the San Antonio Spurs NBA franchise in fiscal 2024.

Capital Expenditures

  • Aramark's capital expenditures were $375.3 million in fiscal 2021, $364.8 million in 2022, $432.2 million in 2023, $403.5 million in 2024, and $466.6 million in 2025.
  • The company's capital allocation priorities include investing in the business to drive and propel growth.
  • Expected capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026 are projected to be $544.3 million.

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Peer Outperformance in Distributors

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Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Distributors is ARMK's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -12.8%104.0%71.8% LINC 301% · CVSA 258% · PRDO 221%
Homebuilding 18 -3.5%28.2%42.0% GRBK 188% · PHM 146% · TOL 139%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 22 17.1%47.1%13.7% RCL 245% · MAR 169% · HLT 156%
Automotive Retail 18 -16.3%0.9%10.3% MUSA 230% · PAG 174% · ORLY 124%
Specialty Stores 7 -6.6%25.8%7.4% DKS 14% · FIVE 13% · SIG 10%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -17.6%-2.4%5.2% HD 16% · LOW 11% · HVT 5%
Distributors ← 4 -7.5%-24.4%-7.6% ARMK 144% · GPC 28% · LKQ -44%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -10.0%25.6%-9.3% HRB 140% · FTDR 88% · SCI 44%
Restaurants 34 -7.7%-10.4%-14.2% EAT 320% · CAKE 170% · RAVE 152%
Footwear 9 52.3%36.8%-16.3% WEYS 164% · DECK 24% · SHOO 20%
Home Furnishings 4 -6.4%21.1%-16.6% SGI 49% · LZB 3% · MHK -36%
Casinos & Gaming 20 -10.0%-28.0%-30.4% MCRI 104% · RSI 76% · RRR 53%
Leisure Products 13 -4.1%-20.5%-31.2% GOLF 80% · HAS 17% · MCFT -8%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 26 -1.7%25.2%-37.1% TPR 235% · RL 231% · ELA 229%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 38 -12.5%-8.0%-38.6% MOD 1291% · GTX 293% · STRT 97%
Apparel Retail 25 1.6%5.3%-40.2% ANF 298% · DXLG 192% · URBN 135%
Household Appliances 18 9.7%35.9%-41.0% KEQU 187% · FLXS 153% · HBB 114%
Leisure Facilities 12 -17.6%-8.7%-44.8% OSW 138% · JAKK 97% · ESCA 7%
Broadline Retail 15 8.0%14.0%-53.2% DDS 296% · AMZN 59% · EBAY 51%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 -19.4%-2.0%-60.9% BBY -12% · UPBD -61% · GME -65%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -66.2%-68.6%-71.0% GM 80% · TSLA 47% · F 42%
Other Specialty Retail 18 -30.8%-45.6%-79.2% TLF 106% · BBW 101% · WINA 91%
Consumer Electronics 11 -11.8%-13.2%-79.4% AXIL 2177% · GRMN 80% · TBCH -56%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

ARMKABMEMEHCSGMedian
NameAramark ABM Indu.EMCOR Healthca. 
Mkt Price58.1847.20740.1722.4452.69
Mkt Cap15.32.832.91.59.1
Rev LTM19,8459,05318,5981,86513,825
Op Inc LTM8713341,786137602
FCF LTM4333341,171149383
FCF 3Y Avg3112181,13292264
CFO LTM9114361,290154674
CFO 3Y Avg7702931,22898531

Growth & Margins

ARMKABMEMEHCSGMedian
NameAramark ABM Indu.EMCOR Healthca. 
Rev Chg LTM11.0%6.5%18.9%5.2%8.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg13.7%4.4%16.7%3.7%9.1%
Rev Chg Q9.3%8.4%19.8%2.7%8.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.2%2.0%4.8%0.7%2.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM9.8%54.0%20.2%940.6%37.1%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg33.6%9.6%39.3%285.7%36.4%
Op Mgn LTM4.4%3.7%9.6%7.4%5.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.3%3.7%9.1%3.5%4.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.0%0.3%3.8%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM4.6%4.8%6.9%8.3%5.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg4.2%3.4%7.7%5.4%4.8%
FCF/Rev LTM2.2%3.7%6.3%8.0%5.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg1.7%2.5%7.1%5.1%3.8%

Valuation

ARMKABMEMEHCSGMedian
NameAramark ABM Indu.EMCOR Healthca. 
Mkt Cap15.32.832.91.59.1
P/S0.80.31.80.80.8
P/Op Inc17.68.318.411.214.4
P/EBIT17.68.716.910.113.5
P/E40.117.522.812.520.2
P/CFO16.86.425.510.013.4
Total Yield3.3%8.1%4.6%8.0%6.3%
Dividend Yield0.8%2.4%0.2%0.0%0.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.6%7.6%4.7%7.2%6.0%
D/E0.40.70.00.00.2
Net D/E0.40.7-0.0-0.10.2

Returns

ARMKABMEMEHCSGMedian
NameAramark ABM Indu.EMCOR Healthca. 
1M Rtn2.0%-4.4%10.1%-4.2%-1.1%
3M Rtn9.2%21.6%-10.4%8.9%9.1%
6M Rtn39.6%7.6%2.2%3.1%5.3%
12M Rtn49.8%-1.2%17.1%43.2%30.2%
3Y Rtn121.1%10.1%231.8%92.5%106.8%
1M Excs Rtn-1.9%-4.5%-11.4%-6.5%-5.5%
3M Excs Rtn7.5%19.9%-12.2%7.2%7.3%
6M Excs Rtn27.5%-4.5%-9.9%-9.0%-6.8%
12M Excs Rtn29.8%-21.3%-0.1%25.0%12.5%
3Y Excs Rtn48.2%-62.5%166.4%11.0%29.6%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Food and Support Services (FSS) United States13,21212,57711,72110,0316,809
Food and Support Services (FSS) International5,2944,8244,3623,6562,866
Uniform    2,420
Total18,50617,40116,08313,68712,096


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Food and Support Services (FSS) United States840774682435132
Food and Support Services (FSS) International26021917611258
Gains, losses and settlements impacting comparability-28-1928  
Severance and other charges-36-20-32  
Unallocated corporate expenses-119-141-139  
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets-124-107-90  
Corporate   -132-119
Uniform    121
Total792706625415191


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Food and Support Services (FSS) United States10,1829,9039,5359,6408,906
Food and Support Services (FSS) International3,0302,5862,2511,9892,028
Corporate921851,843226242
Uniform  3,2423,2273,201
Total13,30512,67416,87115,08214,376


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$58.18 
Market Cap ($ Bil)15.3 
First Trading Date12/12/2013 
Distance from 52W High-6.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$57.32$45.93
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA1.5%26.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility23.7%25.7%
Downside Capture-33.8116.57
Upside Capture10.6460.08
Correlation (SPY)2.9%28.3%
ARMK Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.010.150.290.640.660.81
Up Beta0.110.330.570.680.780.86
Down Beta-0.020.280.661.290.850.90
Up Capture-3%27%58%80%58%53%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days10223468126388
Down Capture-5%-16%-52%1%51%86%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days11202855122356

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARMK
ARMK49.1%25.7%1.51-
Sector ETF (XLY)0.9%19.4%-0.0826.4%
Equity (SPY)20.1%12.8%1.1628.1%
Gold (GLD)30.9%29.0%0.925.0%
Commodities (DBC)39.9%20.3%1.54-10.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.9%13.7%0.4425.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-27.5%43.6%-0.613.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARMK
ARMK20.8%28.8%0.67-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.5%24.1%0.2351.1%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.2%0.5955.1%
Gold (GLD)19.7%18.7%0.857.7%
Commodities (DBC)11.5%19.6%0.468.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.0%18.9%0.0045.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.6%0.3823.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARMK
ARMK9.3%36.8%0.35-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.3%22.2%0.5150.6%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7252.1%
Gold (GLD)12.2%16.3%0.611.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.3%18.0%0.3318.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2050.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.0%66.1%1.0414.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7312026-7.0%
Average Daily Volume3.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity263.6 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/20/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/11/20268.5%10.9% 
5/12/20268.6%18.8%19.9%
2/10/20265.6%1.2%2.8%
11/17/2025-5.2%-0.5%-0.4%
8/5/2025-8.2%-9.0%-9.4%
5/6/202510.1%13.6%18.2%
2/4/2025-2.1%-2.0%-6.5%
11/12/2024-1.7%-3.7%5.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131514
# Negative121010
Median Positive4.4%5.6%8.1%
Median Negative-2.4%-2.2%-4.4%
Max Positive10.1%18.8%33.3%
Max Negative-8.2%-11.0%-14.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/11/20268.5%10.9% 
5/12/20268.6%18.8%19.9%
2/10/20265.6%1.2%2.8%
11/17/2025-5.2%-0.5%-0.4%
8/5/2025-8.2%-9.0%-9.4%
5/6/202510.1%13.6%18.2%
2/4/2025-2.1%-2.0%-6.5%
11/12/2024-1.7%-3.7%5.7%
8/6/20240.5%5.9%9.5%
5/7/2024-2.8%5.6%1.1%
2/6/2024-0.4%5.4%6.0%
11/14/2023-8.2%-2.3%-4.5%
8/8/20237.4%0.4%-1.7%
5/9/20234.8%10.5%20.1%
2/7/2023-6.8%-11.0%-14.0%
11/15/20224.3%3.2%10.1%
8/9/20222.5%5.8%3.5%
5/10/20221.0%-1.9%1.0%
2/8/20222.6%-1.6%-4.3%
11/16/20210.7%-4.4%-9.6%
8/10/2021-1.9%-1.2%-2.5%
5/11/2021-1.9%2.7%-0.8%
2/9/2021-2.6%0.2%12.2%
11/17/2020-1.1%2.0%6.7%
8/4/20204.4%16.9%33.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131514
# Negative121010
Median Positive4.4%5.6%8.1%
Median Negative-2.4%-2.2%-4.4%
Max Positive10.1%18.8%33.3%
Max Negative-8.2%-11.0%-14.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/11/202610-Q
03/31/202605/12/202610-Q
12/31/202502/10/202610-Q
09/30/202511/25/202510-K
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/04/202510-Q
09/30/202411/19/202410-K
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/06/202410-Q
09/30/202311/21/202310-K
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/07/202310-Q
09/30/202211/22/202210-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/11/202610-Q
03/31/202605/12/202610-Q
12/31/202502/10/202610-Q
09/30/202511/25/202510-K
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/04/202510-Q
09/30/202411/19/202410-K
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/06/202410-Q
09/30/202311/21/202310-K
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/07/202310-Q
09/30/202211/22/202210-K
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202102/08/202210-Q
09/30/202111/23/202110-K
06/30/202108/10/202110-Q
03/31/202105/11/202110-Q
12/31/202002/09/202110-Q
09/30/202011/24/202010-K
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/04/202010-Q
09/30/201911/26/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/12/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 8/11/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Organic Revenue Growth9.0%9.5%10.0%18.8%1.5%RaisedGuidance: 8.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) growth12.0%14.5%17.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 14.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS growth20.0%22.5%25.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 22.5% for 2026
2026 Leverage Ratio 3   AffirmedGuidance: 3 for 2026

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 5/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Organic Revenue growth7.0%8.0%9.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 8.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Income growth12.0%14.5%17.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 14.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS growth20.0%22.5%25.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 22.5% for 2026
2026 Leverage Ratio 3 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 3 for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 2/10/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue19.55 Bil19.75 Bil19.95 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 19.75 Bil for 2026
2026 Revenue Growth7.0%8.0%9.0% 0AffirmedGuidance: 8.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Income1.10 Bil1.12 Bil1.15 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.12 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Income Growth12.0%14.5%17.0%   
2026 Adjusted EPS2.182.232.280 AffirmedGuidance: 2.23 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS Growth20.0%22.5%25.0% 0AffirmedGuidance: 22.5% for 2026
2026 Leverage Ratio 3    

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 11/17/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue19.55 Bil19.75 Bil19.95 Bil   
2026 Revenue Growth7.0%8.0%9.0% -0.5%Lower NewGuidance: 8.5% for 2025
2026 Adjusted Operating Income1.10 Bil1.12 Bil1.15 Bil   
2026 Adjusted Operating Income Growth12.0%14.5%17.0% -2.0%Lower NewGuidance: 16.5% for 2025
2026 Adjusted EPS2.182.232.28   
2026 Adjusted EPS Growth20.0%22.5%25.0% -3.0%Lower NewGuidance: 25.5% for 2025
2026 Net New Business0.040.040.05 -0.5%Lower NewGuidance: 0.05 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/14/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bruno, Marc ACOO, U.S. Food & FacilitiesDirectSell814202661.0370,6344,310,71822,660,423Form
2Harrington, Lauren AEVP and General CounselDirectSell519202653.0518,363974,2286,730,111Form
3Zillmer, John JChief Executive OfficerDirectBuy807202539.076,387249,56932,503,245Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bruno, Marc ACOO, U.S. Food & FacilitiesDirectSell814202661.0370,6344,310,71822,660,423Form
2Harrington, Lauren AEVP and General CounselDirectSell519202653.0518,363974,2286,730,111Form
3Zillmer, John JChief Executive OfficerDirectBuy807202539.076,387249,56932,503,245Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 29, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Permian Investment Partners, LP$99.8 Mil11.0%13ADD +26.3%13F
KR Capital LP$50.3 Mil10.1%49New13F
Sunriver Management LLC$56.7 Mil9.6%18Hold13F
PointState Capital LP$183.7 Mil4.3%44Hold13F
Stanley Capital Management, LLC$9.5 Mil1.6%40Hold13F
Black Creek Investment Management Inc.$22.0 Mil1.2%25TRIM -17.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
KR Capital LP$50.3 Mil10.1%49New13F
Permian Investment Partners, LP$99.8 Mil11.0%13ADD +26.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Black Creek Investment Management Inc.$22.0 Mil1.2%25TRIM -17.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
PointState Capital LP$183.7 Mil4.3%44Hold13F
Permian Investment Partners, LP$99.8 Mil11.0%13ADD +26.3%13F
Sunriver Management LLC$56.7 Mil9.6%18Hold13F
KR Capital LP$50.3 Mil10.1%49New13F
Black Creek Investment Management Inc.$22.0 Mil1.2%25TRIM -17.5%13F
Stanley Capital Management, LLC$9.5 Mil1.6%40Hold13F
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